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Araya

1959 · 90 min · Director: Margot Benacerraf

Araya (1959) is a documentary drama, directed by Margot Benacerraf . It stars José Ignacio Cabrujas and Laurent Terzieff. The 90-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

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José Ignacio Cabrujas José Ignacio Cabrujas Laurent Terzieff Laurent Terzieff

What Araya Is About

"Araya" is an old natural salt mine located in a peninsula in northeastern Venezuela which was still, by 1959, being exploited manually five hundred years after its discovery by the Spanish. In images, the life of the "salineros" and their archaic methods of work before their definite disappearance with the arrival of the industrial exploitation.

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What is Araya about?

"Araya" is an old natural salt mine located in a peninsula in northeastern Venezuela which was still, by 1959, being exploited manually five hundred years after its discovery by the Spanish. In images, the life of the "salineros" and their archaic methods of work before their definite disappearance with the arrival of the industrial exploitation.

Where can I watch Araya?

Araya is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Kino Film Collection. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Araya?

Araya runs for 90 minutes (1h 30m).

When did Araya come out?

Araya was released in 1959.

Who directed Araya?

Araya was directed by Margot Benacerraf .

Who stars in Araya?

Araya stars José Ignacio Cabrujas, Laurent Terzieff.

What is Araya's rating?

Araya holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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